The Politicians (1915)
Detective Ruby Swift is on the trail of crooked politicos McQuire and Olson and traces them to the small hamlet Hicktown. Once there she finds that they are attempting to steal the election of the mayor in order to “trim” the town. Ruby, as secretary to the politicians, causes both to fall in love with her, hoping their rivalry will part them and reveal the hidden ballot boxes. Jealous over Ruby, the politicians quarrel, and not even the suffragette Chief of Police can reconcile them. How Ruby takes advantage of the quarrel and brings them to justice is the climax of this five-reel comedy.
Director: Bert Angeles
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Harry Watson as Horatius Q. Olson |
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Ruby Hoffman as Ruby Swift |
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Alma Hanlon as Lotta Bond |
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Snitz Edwards as Ike Dobbins |
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George Bickel as Solomon McQuire |
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Martin Reagan as Mayor Bond |
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Willis Reed as Tom Davis |
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Florence Morrison as Bridget |
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John Nicholson as Horace |
| Directing | Bert Angeles | Director |
| Writing | Aaron Hoffman | Scenario Writer |
| Production | George Kleine | Producer |
